Thanks for the share. Dumb to put there. My old Xterra had one in a similar spot. Had to remove & replace blind. There was so much cussing from my drive way it just sounded like a long BBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPP.Yes you are correct, hence why I said both the 2.3L and 2.7L alternators are not in the ideal spot for off-road vehicles. But it is still physically higher off the ground on the 2.3L than the 2.7L by several inches. They have it mounted slightly below the crankshaft on the 2.7L. Basically in-line with the lowest part of the engine.
For Everglades I can't say for certain obviously, haven't talked to the engineers. My two best guesses are either the alternator location or the added weight of the winch (or maybe both?). But admittedly speculation on my part either way.
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